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Athlete’s Blueprint Founder Jonathan Pierre: the Future of Sports Storytelling

In an exclusive interview with our editor Daniel Alestrand, Jonathan Pierre, founder of Athlete's Blueprint, shares how his personal journey shaped a revolutionary approach to sports media. From heart condition to honest narratives, Pierre's vision is changing how we experience sports. Discover the power of authentic storytelling and the impact…

17 min

Top 100 Influencers of the New Padel World: Part V

As padel continues its meteoric rise on the global sports stage, 2025 has become a pivotal year for consolidation and strategic growth in emerging markets. With the United States and India now at the forefront of the sport’s expansion, Cage 91 Co. contributors Ted Jacobs and Luc Landenberger take an…

5 min

Game, Set, AI: How PlaySight is Serving Up a Digital Revolution in Padel

Our editor Daniel Alestrand had the opportunity to interview PlaySight CEO and Co-Founder Chen Shachar, uncovering how AI is revolutionizing padel. From automated highlights to virtual coaching, PlaySight is transforming courts into digital playgrounds. Discover how this technology is enhancing performance, engagement, and profitability, shaping the future of padel for…

3 min

Meet the Coles: Miami’s Ultimate Padel Family

In an exclusive interview, Miami’s Coles family reveals how a casual invitation to play padel ignited a passion that’s now shaping the sport’s future in America. From Birgit, the “Momager” who fell in love with padel “in 30 seconds,” to her son Mateo, who traded horseback riding for a top-30…

16 min

Top 100 Influencer of the New Padel World: Part IV

If 2024 was a transformative year for the sport across the world’s developing padel economies, then prepare for a further gear shift - and then some - in 2025. With eyes focussed on emerging markets such as the United States and India, Cage 91 Co. contributors Ted Jacobs and Luc…

3 min

Krü Padel by Taktika: A Game-Changing Force Set to Shake Up the Hexagon Cup

Krü Padel by Taktika debuts at the Hexagon Cup on January 29, 2025. Led by world No. 4 Federico Chingotto, this star-studded team blends expertise and innovation, poised to shake up the padel world. Game on!

18 min

Top 100 Influencers of the New Padel World: Part III

As padel continues its meteoric rise on the global sports stage, 2025 has become a pivotal year for consolidation and strategic growth in emerging markets. With the United States and India now at the forefront of the sport’s expansion, Cage 91 Co. contributors Ted Jacobs (Syracuse University, USA) and Luc…

17 min

Top 100 Influencers of the New Padel World 2025: Part II

If 2024 was a transformative year for the sport across the world’s developing padel economies, then prepare for a further gear shift - and then some - in 2025. With eyes focussed on emerging markets such as the United States and India, Cage 91 Co. contributors Ted Jacobs and Luc…

3 min

Anthony Joshua joins star studded Hexagon Cup Team AD/vantage alongside Andy Murray

Boxing champion Anthony Joshua joins tennis legend Andy Murray as co-owner of Hexagon Cup’s Team AD/vantage, just weeks before the padel team defends its title in Madrid. This star-studded British ownership group signals padel’s surging popularity, with the UK now boasting 600 courts and over 5,000 daily playing hours. As…

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Top 100 Influencers of the New Padel World 2025: Part I

Exclusive for Cage Members: Meet the Mavericks of Padel. In this premium article, Ted Jacobs and Luc Landenberger unveil 20 of the top 100 influencers shaping the New Padel World. These visionaries are driving the sport's explosive growth globally, setting trends, and breaking boundaries. Accessible exclusively to Cage Members, this…

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